Reflections on transformative agreements: From stagnant transitions to article quotas

Abstract This reflection paper discusses three selected issues associated with the so-called “transformative agreements” (TAs) made between consortia and publishers. The first issue addresses the lack of transformation that, despite the name, characterises TAs. The second issue takes a more prognostic approach and considers the potential implications of a transformation from hybrid to gold open access. The third and final issue focuses on the limited quotas that characterise some TAs.The paper is aimed at consortia, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-01-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14718356
Primary Topic
International Development and Aid
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Reflections on transformative agreements: From stagnant transitions to article quotas

Jean‐François Lutz, Rasmus Rindom Riise, Birgit Schmidt, Serge Bauin et al.
1 links
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
International Development and Aid
article

Reflections on transformative agreements: From stagnant transitions to article quotas

Jean‐François Lutz, Rasmus Rindom Riise, Birgit Schmidt, Serge Bauin, Arja Tuuliniemi
article en

Abstract

Abstract This reflection paper discusses three selected issues associated with the so-called “transformative agreements” (TAs) made between consortia and publishers. The first issue addresses the lack of transformation that, despite the name, characterises TAs. The second issue takes a more prognostic approach and considers the potential implications of a transformation from hybrid to gold open access. The third and final issue focuses on the limited quotas that characterise some TAs.The paper is aimed at consortia, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Royal Danish Library (DK), Open Knowledge (United Kingdom) (GB), National Council for Scientific Research (LB), National Library of Poland (PL), National Library of Finland, University of Göttingen (DE), Université de Lorraine (FR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
International Development and Aid
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Reflections on transformative agreements: From stagnant transitions to article quotas — Jean‐François Lutz, Rasmus Rindom Riise, et al. · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS